dav84 Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 That looks amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 sorry Tony I can see no evidence that you have put this in a mini no matter how wonderful it looks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Harris Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Tony, I think your effort deserves a few more replies,....you have just built a 134" Lancaster like it was a WOT 4 ....brilliant, just brilliant. Wouldn't mind having a butchers at the Nats if your out and about? I take my hat off to you Heinkel next!!!! Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Bennett Posted August 19, 2013 Author Share Posted August 19, 2013 i will be there. mind you, it's not that good. looks ok from a mile away through the wrong end of a telescope. just cant get the covering right at the mo more practice needed. heinkel will be back on after the nats. along with the telemaster and another hurricane and the auster. and finishing the flying boat and daggy spit. breath tony breath. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 That is absolutely stunning Tony. Simply amazing. I stand back in awe mate. She looks gorgous a real "presence" and I bet she'll be an imposing sight in the air. Regarding getting it in the Mini,...well TN once told me that he knew a bloke that regularly got one of these into some incredibly small car or another - I can't remember the make now - a Fiat 500 or something! Anyway - it was small, very small. So I reckon you're going to do it no trouble. You won't be able to get in the car as well like - but hey, what do you want? The moon on stick? BEB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Bennett Posted August 20, 2013 Author Share Posted August 20, 2013 no a bigger car would be nice though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve gunn Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 tony are you local to Essex, as I have started this build for myself and would love to glean your knowledge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FastFlyer Smyth Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Tony, That is a thing of beauty and a darn site more interesting than a shed ! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Clarke 1 Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Fantastic subject to read. Loads of good photos well Done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernie Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 I have been following you'r build with intence interest,lovelly lanc and I would love to see it fly.very nice indeed . regards Bernie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Bennett Posted February 11, 2014 Author Share Posted February 11, 2014 we are still waiting for the maiden to happen. wont be long now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Grigg Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 Its gonna be a hand launch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie Carey Maddog Designs UK Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 That’s a beauty sir, congratulations on a job well done. Richie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Lawson Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Just read through this whole thread, well dont Tony! I was considering going for the 134" when I wimped out and got the 72" Lanc instead, glad I did now, that thing is huge!! Youve made a lovely job of it, lots and lots of work. When its fitted out and ready for its first flights will there be an update here? I bet that will be a sight to see! Scott. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electriflier Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Tony, That's one impressive model! Credit to you sir..... regards Roy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Leighfield Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 That'll leave some space for the next one Tony. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GH S Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Hello Tony I am just acquainting myself with this site and your amazing skills. Having read the thread through, I need to catch a few breaths! I just joined up as I am in the middle of a Brian Taylor 71" Mosquito build, and my sons bought me a 134" TN Lancaster to build up. One thing I noticed was that somebody questioned the need for a B cert. Do you know if this is required? I have an A cert and intend to fly it myself so would get the B cert if required. Regards G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomtom39 Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Hello Tony, Having read your thread. I'm in the process of putting an order for the plan/pac and very much look forward to getting my teeth into the build over the winter months. Much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Bennett Posted September 18, 2014 Author Share Posted September 18, 2014 well i am glad my little thread has been useful to some one. its an easy enough build, just blinking big. enjoy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Bennett Posted August 31, 2017 Author Share Posted August 31, 2017 well after being away from me for the last 4 years, she has come home. the gentleman i built if for sadly died in june having never flown her. he left me the Lancaster in his will, so i picked it up after the nationals. there was some damage from being stored in his garage, so repairs have been started. i will also be doing some modifications to bring it up to a more scale appearance. designed and printed out the first of the browning machine gun barrels as well. we plod on. Tony B Edited By Tony Bennett on 31/08/2017 20:22:38 Edited By Tony Bennett on 31/08/2017 20:25:36 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Leighfield Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 Good on you Tony, very worthwhile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Bennett Posted September 2, 2017 Author Share Posted September 2, 2017 working on the nose section. quite enjoying myself. makes a change from building from scratch. Tony B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Bennett Posted September 3, 2017 Author Share Posted September 3, 2017 starting to come together a little bit. more rivets tomorrow. Tony B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Thomas Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 Such an amazing design and build, with such a sad update. For me a little more information of the person you built it for would help to understand the current ongoing blog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Bennett Posted September 4, 2017 Author Share Posted September 4, 2017 There is not much to say. I built it for a good mate called Garry. he was in his late 70's and had been flying models all of his life. he had arthritis and could not build any more, but he loved his flying. he fitted the model out himself, but sadly became ill and died before he could fly it. it sat in his garage with his other models and every thing got damaged over their time in storage. that's it really. it is mine again now and will be restored and flown in the near future. Tony B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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